How much does a helper make in Los Angeles?
$48,840a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.48
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $48,840Highest 10%: $66,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| Median | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 75th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $66,780 | $32.11 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| San Jose, CA | $57,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,290 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,950 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,760 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $23.48 ($48,840 a year).
Do helpers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $48,840 against $42,670 nationally, 14% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,430, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for helper pay?
10 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,780 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.